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COVID-19 updates and resources

The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) is working for you and your business during this challenging time. With much uncertainty, we endeavour to bring clarity. Our dedicated COVID-19 webpage is continually updated to ensure that you have up to date official guidance and information.

In addition, our weekly COVID-19/EU-UK members newsletter includes key information directly from the Government and the EU. As a member of the Government’s COVID-19 National Stakeholder group and a number of stakeholder groups, we will ensure that your business concerns and interests are communicated at the highest levels. Our working hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and our team is available for any queries you have by email or phone call.

How we can help your business

Representation & Network

We drive our members export agenda through lobbying, policy development and intervention. As a key Government stakeholder we are actively engaging on COVID-19 and closely following the ongoing Brexit trade negotiations.

Online Events

We are running a series of COVID-19 specific webinars with key stakeholders in Government and business. All of our upcoming events are delivered through webinars for your ease. Please see our calendar of events for details.

Visa & Legalisation

We facilitate business visas and legalisation of documentation through our strong working relationships with the 50+ Embassies and Consulates based in Dublin and London (where Ireland is accredited).

Education & Training

We offer our members a range of training courses on matters relating to export compliance and best practice in international trade. All our training will be delivered online for the time being.

Upcoming training & events

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What our members say

“Bimeda have been a member of the Irish Exporters Association for many years and I have found them to be very proactive when assistance is requested. They are problem solvers, hardworking, professional and know how to support companies on their export journey. I would definitely recommend joining to anyone who works in the export industry.”

Karen Cunningham, Bimeda

The Irish Export Association has been a great help to us with consular assistance, visa applications and general enquiries.  We have also attended workshops and focus meetings and they have without fail been of interest, importance and primarily useful.  The association gives us the opportunity to meet and support other exporters and we would highly recommend joining.

Lyn Sharkey, Sales & Marketing Director, Abcon Industrial Products Ltd

“The Irish Exporters Association has been helping Tipperary Crystal for over 30 years. Our needs have been multi demanding; relating to various exporting issues relevant to different parts of the globe – the IEA is our solution to most issues encountered. Over the years, we have developed business associates, been involved in industry partnerships and made great friends through a wider range of networking opportunities. The IEA is a real partner for businesses.”

Declan Fearon, Tipperary Crystal

“Having dealt with the Consular Services Department for the past few years, the team are an essential part for the ease at which Health Registration files for exports can be progressed and completed. Covering countries in South America, Asia and nearer, each country having a different outlook on their requirements, they offer in valuable support with their outstanding knowledge and service.”

Helen O’Shea, First Ireland Spirits

“Being a new  member to the Irish Exporters Association my initial findings are that  I have found the team to be very supportive friendly and professional. The support they provide and the networking / mentoring opportunities provided to their members contacts to companies on their initial export journey is a fantastic resource. I would definitely recommend joining to anyone who works in the export industry.. The Irish Exporters Association is a great place for any Irish Exporter no matter what stage of their growth Journey they are at.”

Chris McManus, Tullamore Dew William Grant & Sons Irish Manufacturing Ltd

“CSafe Global are eternally grateful for the IEA’s dedication, support, and collaboration with the launch event and for helping us increase awareness of our product portfolio and capabilities in Ireland.  Our launch event would definitely not have been as successful without their help. They were the ideal partner. “

Brad Jennings, VP of Global Marketing, CSafe Global